President Bola Tinubu has issued a strong call for Africa to be granted two permanent seats on the United Nations Security Council.
Speaking at the ongoing Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) in Japan, the Nigerian leader framed the demand not as a request for a favour but as a matter of historical imperative and justice.
He insisted that the African continent must have its voice heard on the global stage with full rights and privileges within the powerful UN body.
Beyond the significant geopolitical appeal, President Tinubu also outlined his administration’s approach to honouring Nigeria’s Armed Forces.
He clarified that true tribute involves not only recognising the battles they fight but also addressing the fundamental causes of insecurity to build a lasting peace.
He defined peace as more than just the absence of conflict, describing it as a state built on justice, opportunity, and inclusion—the core focus of his government’s reform agenda.
The Nigerian president also welcomed a substantial financial commitment from Japan, which pledged $5.5 billion to support development across the African continent. Tinubu used the occasion to advocate for a fundamental shift in international partnerships.
He emphasised the need to move away from traditional aid and charity models toward a new framework based on mutual investment, co-creation of solutions, a shared sense of purpose, and a move from marginalisation to ensuring fair and equitable representation for all nations.
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